Outfielder Chris Denorfia will miss a “couple days” with a sore right shoulder, Padres manager Bud Black said Friday.

Denorfia, a late scratch from Thursday’s lineup against the Giants, is scheduled to meet with team doctors for further examination Saturday. Both he and Black did not consider the shoulder a major concern.

“Just sort of a build-up,” he said. “I didn’t want to push it yesterday.”

In 29 at-bats this spring, Denorfia is hitting .207 with two RBIs.

“Deno’s had a spring where he’s been active,” Black said. “Something might’ve just gotten a little bit angry with the shoulder. We think Deno’s going to be fine.”

Kennedy beats Mariners

In his penultimate spring start, Ian Kennedy shook off a 24-pitch first inning to lead the Padres to a 7-2 win over the Mariners.

The right-hander allowed a run on two hits in the opening frame. From there, he didn’t yield a hit until the fifth. Over 5 2/3 innings, he allowed two runs on three hits and two walks. He struck out seven and threw 56 of 95 pitches for strikes. It was his best outing to date this preseason. He is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Royals.

“It was good to see him pitch with the focus and concentration of a regular season game,” Black said. “I thought his fastball command was good, especially on the inside part of the plate to left-handed hitters.”

Kennedy, who lowered his spring ERA to 5.59, threw to Yasmani Grandal, who started his third Cactus League game. After going five innings in his last appearance, the catcher squatted behind the plate for six. He went 0-for-3 with a walk.

Grandal, Black said, will start again Sunday and likely Tuesday, as well. He had been playing every three days.

Chase Headley, who started his consecutive game, went 1-for-4 with a single - his first Cactus League hit - and played another five innings at third base. Headley, Black said, will not be in the lineup Saturday but will play Sunday and Monday.

Will Venable, Yonder Alonso and Ryan Jackson each collected two hits. The three combined to drive in six of the Padres’ runs.

Saturday's game

At: Peoria Stadium, 1:05 p.m.

Matchup: White Sox (RHP Chris Beck) vs. Padres (RHP Tyson Ross)

On the air: Padres.com

Notable

Outfielder Alex Dickerson (left ankle sprain) has returned to camp after meeting with team doctors in San Diego. Given that the sprain is considered severe, he likely will not play in any more games this spring. He will probably begin the minor league season on the disabled list.

Infielder Jace Peterson was reassigned to minor league camp Friday, leaving the Padres with 42 active players in camp. Peterson hit .179 in 28 at-bats this spring while seeing time at both third and shortstop.

The Padres on Friday released two minor leaguers with major league service time: infielder Brandon Wood and left-hander Zach Braddock.